Nightmares & Smoke

by K D Lavender

Ellie Smoke is a young woman who wants to learn all that she can about the world of BDSM and finds a Dom the handsome Red Knight who agrees to teach her everything he knows from his experiences but Ellie soon learns there is a dangerous side to the world of BDSM as things go horribly wrong.

109 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2025

Reviews

[Bethreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a brilliant read

I loved the character building they were incredible especially for a short read

Ellie is so fierce for a little red head but also so sweet and delicate at the same time

Then you have red which is just a full on boss, lots of money and lots of dreams he creates into a reality which let's admit this is all our dream

[Sage Frost · Rating 5 out of 5]

K.D. Lavender delivers a bold, gripping, and addictive read with this story. Ellie Smoke is instantly relatable — curious, hopeful, and completely unaware of just how dangerous the world she’s stepping into can be. When she meets the mysterious and compelling Red Knight, things start off as a journey of trust, discovery, and exploration… until everything takes a dark, unexpected turn.

Lavender writes the BDSM world with tension, realism, and emotion. The chemistry is electric, the stakes feel real, and the shift from curiosity to danger is handled so well it keeps you turning pages without stopping. I loved watching Ellie grow, question, and fight her way through every twist.

If you enjoy dark romance with heat, mystery, and that edge-of-your-seat “what happens next?” feeling, this book is absolutely a must-read. K.D. Lavender has crafted a story that lingers long after the last page.

[Morgs🖤 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lavender you did a wonderful job for your first book☺️ I loved red n ellie together n how it showed the love n care you can get from the bdsm world but also the side that not everyone in that world does it for the correct reasons!

Easy read but defo read your triggers
Roll on your next book 🖤

[Laura Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars 🌟
Thank you for gifting me this book!
A good first book with some great spicy scenes. Just felt like it could have done with more of a plot and more character building, it did feel a little rushed

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is only one thing to say about this book....

Yes!! yes!! and yes!!!

I loved it!! Did it leave me with very few words...yes!! Did I blush...I shall never tell!!!

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my normal go to but always willing to help a friend out
it has such good potential I just couldn't get into it
personally more of a beginning and plot would help